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Expected to appear in court on Tuesday, Donald Trump leaves Florida for New York

2023-04-03 21:53:05Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Expected to appear in court on Tuesday, Donald Trump leaves Florida for New York

Former President Donald Trump flew from Florida to New York on Monday, ahead of his surrender to authorities and an appearance before a judge, where he will be read the criminal charges brought against him by a grand jury. So far, it is not known what charges are being brought against Mr. Trump.

Meanwhile, the country's largest city has been engulfed by tight security measures, and authorities have warned anyone who intends to cause trouble that "New York is not an arena to vent their anger."

Mr Trump and his supporters have criticized the investigation and the criminal indictment against him stemming from a hush-hush payment made to porn actress Stormy Daniels in the final days of Mr Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

His return to this city opens an unprecedented chapter in American history. Mr Trump is the first former president to face criminal charges as he is in the midst of a third campaign for the White House.

The former president plans to stay in Trump Tower today, and then on Tuesday he will turn himself in to authorities for arraignment and the reading of charges by the judge in the case. So far, officials have not seen an influx of people coming into the city, as was the case in Washington in the days before the violent January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

However, authorities warned that carrying a weapon near certain areas of the city, including the courts, would be considered a criminal offence.

"While there may be some people thinking about coming to our city tomorrow, our message is clear and simple: check yourself," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “New York is our home, not a playground for your anger. We are the safest big city in America because we respect the rule of law," he added.

Authorities are planning to increase security around Trump Tower and close nearby roads. They have taken steps to lock down and secure the courthouse floor where the former president will appear before a judge on Tuesday afternoon.

Mr. Trump's supporters, including one of his staunchest defenders in Congress, Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, have planned a rally in New York on Tuesday before noon, possibly before Mr. Trump appears before the judge. Mr. Adams took the unusual step of making an appeal to the legislature.

"While we don't have specific threats, people like Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is known for spreading misinformation and hate speech, has said she will be coming to town," Mr. Adams said. "While you're here in town, you should be on your best behavior."

Mr Trump's legal team is expected to challenge the indictment, and have said they will focus on using what they call a weak case against the former president to his advantage.

Mr. Trump is expected to face multiple counts of falsifying business records, including at least one felony, in the indictment handed down by a Manhattan grand jury last week. Investigations into payments made to silence porn star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.

They say they had sex with Mr Trump, something he has denied, also denying any wrongdoing. He says that the case against him is politically motivated.

Leading Republicans, including some of Mr. Trump's potential rivals within the party for the presidential race, have denounced the case against him. President Joe Biden and leading Democrats have remained generally silent on the case./ VOA


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